Deanna is currently the human resources manager for DEMDACO, a wholesale and consumer gift company. Prior to that she worked at Hallmark Cards in the areas of employee relations and talent development. She also was in HR roles at Garmin and HNTB. Deanna is an active member of Central Exchange and has served on their Leadership Lyceum Committee for the last five years. She has also been very involved with the Junior League of Kansas City, Mo. and served on their board in several different capacities—director of training, community action and nominating chair. Deanna is also active with the Lyric Opera Circle and the Symphony League and is on the board for Connections to Success.